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Nicolas Salgado

Hollister,CA

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Teacher

Gilroy Unified School District
Gilroy, CA
08.2017 - Current
  • Teamed with general education teachers to plan and implement curriculum, state and district-wide assessments.
  • Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
  • Offered counseling to students and parents to increase personal growth, self-understanding and behavioral management.
  • Facilitated small group instruction tailored for individual student needs.
  • Encouraged student empathy of others to build confidence and improve self-image.
  • Conducted assessments of student performance and provided feedback to parents.
  • Developed and implemented individualized education plans for students with special needs.
  • Monitored the educational progress of each student according to established timelines.
  • Utilized technology resources such as online programs and assistive devices.
  • Collaborated closely with related services providers such as speech therapists.
  • Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
  • Defined and communicated rules and enforced through approved disciplinary methods.
  • Created a safe environment conducive to learning for special education students.
  • Assisted with classroom observations to identify developmental delays and behavioral issues.
  • Facilitated student operation of augmented communication devices.
  • Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
  • Enhanced students' physical, behavioral and social skills through class activities.
  • Participated in professional development activities related to teaching strategies for special education students.
  • Implemented behavior management systems that promote positive behaviors.
  • Delivered tutoring sessions to help students grasp complex concepts in one-on-one settings.
  • Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts and phone calls.
  • Maintained consistent and timely contact with parents about student behavior and upcoming events.

Forklift Operator

Costco
Gilroy, CA
06.2014 - 05.2017
  • Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
  • Monitored warehouse aisles to prevent collisions with pedestrians or other equipment.
  • Operated power material handling equipment to accurately select and palletize loads.
  • Verified accuracy of incoming orders against packing slips before loading onto truck and trailer for shipment.
  • Complied with safety regulations at all times while operating heavy machinery like forklifts.
  • Utilized RF scanner technology while moving stock within facility in order to maintain accurate inventory levels.
  • Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
  • Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
  • Operated forklifts to transport materials between loading, processing, and storage areas.
  • Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
  • Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
  • Loaded, unloaded, transported and stacked materials through careful operation of various warehouse equipment.
  • Unloaded delivery trucks with product by hand or utilizing lift-gate truck when needed.
  • Tracked materials moved for stocking purposes and to complete logs for management.
  • Maintained yard appearance, keeping ground clean and clear.
  • Weighed materials or products to record data on tags or labels.
  • Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
  • Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
  • Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
  • Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
  • Loaded and unloaded goods from vehicles, ensuring secure and damage-free handling.
  • Followed safe practices to mix and apply chemicals.
  • Performed daily equipment checks to verify proper operation and minimize downtime.
  • Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.

Education

Master of Arts - Special Education

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA
05-2022

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies

California State University, Monterey Bay
Seaside, CA
05-2017

Associate of Arts - Education

Gavilan Coillege
Gilroy, CA
06-2014

High School Diploma -

Anzar High School
San Juan Bautista, CA
06-2012

Skills

  • Conflict resolution techniques
  • Excellent classroom management
  • Job readiness training
  • IEP and BIP implementation
  • Motivating students
  • Cognitive and behavioral development
  • Small group instruction
  • Skills development
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration
  • Augmentative communication
  • MS office proficient
  • Behavior intervention plans
  • Learning style assessment

Affiliations

  • Coached baseball for teens and adults with varying disabilities from 2014-2024.
  • Pitched overhand, underhand, and/or basebal tee to the players.
  • Showed players how to stretch, hold a bat, field, catch, and throw a ball.

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

Gilroy Unified School District
08.2017 - Current

Forklift Operator

Costco
06.2014 - 05.2017

Master of Arts - Special Education

San Jose State University

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies

California State University, Monterey Bay

Associate of Arts - Education

Gavilan Coillege

High School Diploma -

Anzar High School
Nicolas Salgado